Tuesday 08 / September / 2026
The Hague: Represented by its embassy in the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Sultanate of Oman has made strong presence at the Embassy Festival in the Hague.
Oman hosted a set of cultural activities at the festival, since 3 September 2026, with the prime objective of consolidating cultural ties between the two friendly countries.
At the outset of the festival, the embassy organised a cultural evening at the residence of the head of mission. The event was attended by a number of ambassadors, government officials and representatives of Dutch companies.
Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Salim Al Harthy, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, gave a speech at the reception, during which he underscored the depth of Omani-Dutch relations, noting that the gathering aimed to promote the values of peace, communication and friendship.
The cultural programme included presentations of Omani poetry, folk music and folkloric arts.
The Omani pavilion at the festival’s venue was a popular spot that attracted approximately 70,000 people.
Jan van Zanen, Mayor of The Hague and chief guest at the event, visited the Omani pavilion and commended the Sultanate of Oman’s participation in the festival. He pointed out that Oman boasts rich history and unique values that made its culture stand apart at the annual event.
The Hague Municipal Theatre also hosted traditional Omani arts and folk performances that were attended by thousands of visitors. The Omani Embassy later participated in an event held at the Dam Square in Amsterdam where the Omani team presented folk music performances and modern art paintings.
